Vineyards cover almost the entire country, and wine production is carried out on an impressive scale. Moldovan wines are distinguished by their delicate aroma and distinctive flavor.
Wine Tours
In Moldova, travel agencies offer a variety of excursions to renowned wineries—approximately fifteen large enterprises. Among them are true national treasures: the Cricova and Milestii Mici wine cellars, stretching up to 200 kilometers, the collections of the National College of Viticulture and Winemaking in Stavcin, the National Institute of Vine and Wine in Chisinau, the Vismos and Aroma wine shops, as well as wineries in Ialoveni, Balti, Peresecina, and elsewhere.
For those seeking to learn more about Moldovan viticulture, longer excursions are available, lasting from two to five days. These programs combine visits to wineries with historical sites and excursions to ethnographic villages. This allows you to not only discover the diversity of Moldovan traditions but also learn which of them have found expression in winemaking.
Cognac and Champagne Tours
Wine tour programs in Moldova can be tailored to suit a variety of preferences: for lovers of sparkling wines or for those who prefer the rich aromas of spirits.
The northern part of the country is famous for the production of Moldovan cognacs. Their history is not as long as that of the famous Cognac brands – Moldovan cognacs appeared in the late 19th century in Chisinau and Calarasi – but it is no less fascinating. A wide variety of cognacs are available here, from the youngest, three-year-old cognacs with a light tea color, to popular five-year-olds with a rich amber hue, and aged drinks up to 20 years.
Tourists can visit the most famous Moldovan cognac factories: Barza Abla in Balti, Calarasi-Divin in Calarasi, and Aroma in Chisinau. In southern Moldova, you can not only enjoy champagne but also visit renowned sparkling wineries. For example, Sampani from the Kirsovo winery has received high marks from Champagne winemakers. They use special varieties of wine yeast that create those signature bubbles.
